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The island of freedomAfter the revolution of 1959, Cuba received a nickname "the island of freedom" and became a symbol of liberation movement for Latin America. Times has changes and but Cuba is still ruled by the leader of that revolution - Fidel Castro and now is one of the few communist countries in the world. Difficulties in the relations with the United States caused a lot of problems to Cuban economic, but despite it now Cuba is becoming more and more popular as a resort destination. Cuba occupies long, narrow island which shape is compared with cayman. Its length is 1250 km and width varies from 32 to 210 km. Cuba is very diverse in nature, but there no dangerous for a human being creatures. There are several unique species on Cuba. Sunsunsito or bird-fly is the smallest bird on the Earth. Cuba also boasts the biggest Caribbean flamingo colony in the western hemisphere. National park Sienaga de Zapata is the largest guarded territory on the island with its area of 600 000 hectares. Here inhabit more than 3000 Cuban crocodiles and Cuban iguanas - one of the smallest in size kinds of frogs. Cuba is a unique fusion of religious traditions. Catholicism is very widespread here, there area lot of churches, but Cubans rarely attend them. African cults in conjunction with Catholicism gave a special Cuban cult - Santeria, which is close to voodoo. Holydays on Cuba will be marked with exotic, dancing, carnivals, impressive nature and excellent beaches. Cuba attracts more than half a million tourist a year. Cuba has about 290 natural beaches, which are absolutely safe for people. Main resorts on Cuba - Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo Largo, Holguin and Cayo Guillermo. Varadero is a proud of Cuban tourism, its fine sand beaches is enough reason for visit this place. Varadero has its own international airport. The resort is especially popular among Canadian tourists. Cuba has a perfect climate, it's 25-28 C all year round, but a period from November to March is considered to be the best time for a visit. Nature, beaches - all this is perfect, but the real heart of the country is its capital - Havana. Now it's a big city with the population of about 3 millions. The city was founded in 1519. It's centre - Old Havana has remained almost unchanged since the last several centuries. It was the favorite place on the Earth of Ernest Hemingway - famous American writer. Cuba has always attracted foreigners with its unique color of life. Its cigars and rum have become the symbols of the country. Cuba is also known for its warm welcome and all the tourists agree that it's the most hospitable country in the whole America. Cuba is rather safe country, but it's not recommended to walk alone in Old Havana at night.
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